We hope you and your families are safe and well.  Hope all studies and work are going well too.
We have spent some considerable time reviewing where we go from here.  Given that schools are not due back until 8 March at the earliest, this gives us a good indication that training and matches are unlikely to be back before then so we are using that as a benchmark.

Refunds
We will refund £40 for every athlete in lieu of these last 4 weeks.  As this involves quite a lot of work for Mark Boocock he would be grateful if you could give him 14 days to complete this. Please email maboocock@sky.com if you wish to have your refund with your account number, sort code and account name.

Training programme from week beginning 1 February
Please see the attached programme which outlines every age group and planned sessions.
U16s will still have their 1:1 this Thursday as planned.  :: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD :: 
A Zoom invite will be sent separately to each age group in the next few days which will be the same invite codes for each of your sessions. 

Each age group will have at least one HIIT session so make sure you are kitted up in your LANC kit and have a ball - get ready to burn!
We have secured sessions from Nat Panagarry,  Jamie Peacock and Nat Haythornthwaite for seniors.  Some of the sessions will be recorded so that we can share with our younger athletes in the future. 

From U14 up to Seniors there will be game analysis and theory sessions.  This is a crucial aspect of your development as a LANC athlete. 

We are expecting everyone to turn up to their 'remote' sessions as they would any normal training session so our usual system is in place. Please let your coach know if you have a genuine reason why you cannot participate.  There will be no refunds for the period of the planned programme.

We will of course be reviewing this programme and monitoring news/sport updates.

Opportunities for Summer League
We have no further relevant updates from Prem/Northern/Regional/West Yorkshire/West Yorkshire Juniors/National Clubs etc.

Elite Netball is working hard behind the scenes to ensure that if the go-ahead is given there will be a summer league for all age groups. This is very much welcomed by us and will provide a platform to get athletes ready for Season 21/20 (fingers crossed everyone!!!).

We are looking at how we will provide more 'catch up' opportunities throughout the summer once we have confirmation of being able to train and play again.

How much do you know about your game?
We love seeing your adventures and good spirit on Facebook/twitter but how many of you can find a clip of any level of netball and commentate by adding your own thoughts/views on there? You could comment on:

• skills/aspects of the game being executed well - Why is it working?  In what other areas of the game will that same skill work well?
• skills/aspects of the game not being executed well/ Why did it not work well? What should it look like? 
• why you like a specific player - what is it about them that you like and why?

It would be great for our seniors to contribute to this so our younger players can learn from you too.
Youngsters - let's encourage them to talk - our very own Netball Pundits?

Coach Development
We are keen for you to respond to this email if you think you would benefit from a coach mentoring programme or individual specifics.  We are looking to put together a programme for you .

So for now, get ready to HIIT and learn more about your game.

Best wishes
Lisa Fox
Club Chair

​You will no doubt have seen/heard official announcements about the continuation of grassroots sport through lockdown.  Netball training and games will be suspended, both indoor and outdoor, and at all age groups from and including 5th November to 2 December.

This is really tragic and we know you will all be disappointed. The club is really grateful to all those volunteers who have worked so hard behind the scenes to make it safe to return in the first place.  You have done a wonderful job and we know you will do it again as and when we need to.  Thank you.

We will be looking closely at the fees you have paid and how we can best make sure that you are either reimbursed in some way for sessions lost or if we can make them up later when we are back training.  We will not make a decision on this until after this initial period of lockdown.  

So - keep up your fitness, keep up your ball and wall wherever you can find the space. Shooters - keep putting up the shots! Keep in touch with your groups - whatsapp is great for this.  Stay positive. Stay safe.  

We will be in touch.

Lisa Fox
Club Chair

At last things have settled a bit and there seems some security to training times and match schedules are being confirmed. Everyone is enjoying being back on court and there are lots of happy faces. 

PERFORMANCE
The U14s had their first competitive (friendly) match of the season against Hull Diamonds three weeks ago. They played 6 x 10 minutes resulting in a draw of 45:45 it was amazing to be back on court in the black and blue. 

Many thanks to ENA for creating a junior league running from Lightcliffe Academy in Halifax to give our athletes the opportunity to return to competition. Parents were delighted to be able to view live streaming of some matches this weekend. Our thanks go to Mark Boocock working on behalf of ENA for creating the league and facilitating the filming. 

U16A have had two wins from two in the ENA league beating Bells significantly 57-1 in the first game and this week saw them up against tough opposition in the form of our own U16B team, a proper ding dong match with both sides providing some quality netball, the final score was 24-16. 
Last week the U16B team had a great run out, winning 32-8 over a mixed opposition team in place of Oaksway who withdrew from the league last minute. 

The U14A team won their first ENA league match 46:2 against Birkenshaw Bells B team. Lovely just to see so many happy faces on court.  The U14As conquered for a second time this week in an astounding 36-9  win over Grangetown. 
Well done to both the U14 LANC B and C teams who played each other a week ago. The girls took some time to adjust to the new umpiring rules but it is all a learning curve. The final score was 17-9 to the B team. 

Brilliant play by the LANC U14B team who secured a solid victory against Birkenshaw Bells on Sunday, final score was 37-0. Defensive play by all the athletes was magnificent. 
LANC U14C played a tough match against Diamonds this Sunday we won the last quarter 5-3 but lost the overall game 31-13. A big credit to our girls who showed determination, resilience and kept battling on until that final whistle blew! ​

What Leeds Athletic Netball Club has achieved over the last few months is unbelievable – 14 teams back training and playing in COVID secure environments, girls doing what they love with friends. The physical and mental benefits to our children of what has been achieved by a group of volunteers is unmeasurable.

We now need your help..

Leeds Athletic are hoping to raise £2000 from a crowd funding page to keep us going through the 2020/21 season, unbelievably the money we raise at the moment could be matched by Sport England giving us £4000 to put towards Covid expenses and club development.

We need prizes/rewards to put on the crowd funding page, the idea being that people pledge money for the prizes.

If you are in a position to offer services, kit, signed netball stuff, discount from a product or service please contact our fund raising manager Sarah Gould mailto:sarah@monsterpetsupplies.co.uk.

The motivation is to raise money for our club, but it can also benefit the provider through advertising and gaining new customers. See below for an example of a similar scheme, it may give you ideas for a way in that you or a friend, relative, neighbour or colleague may wish to donate. 
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/coventrians-rfc
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It is hoped the crowd funding page will be up and running on Monday so please be inspired quickly. Additions to the page can be made after the page has been initiated so don’t worry if the deadline is too soon new items can be added as we go along. 

“Show your support to keep us on court”

As we navigate through these unusual time’s we wanted to remind you that whilst we want our athletes to partake in as many training sessions and matches as possible, we need everyone to remember that health and safety comes first.

With that in mind if there are any instances in your household or school bubbles you must abide by the rules and stay away.  We know how keen you are to be involved but you’ll be back before you know it and we look forward to seeing you when you return. This way we can keep everyone safe and play our part as a club and community.

If you have any doubt about whether you should or shouldn’t attend please contact one of your age group Team Covid Officer who will advise you.

These are your Team Covid Officers, your team admin will shortly send out their contact details. 

U11 Sunday
Natasha Luther-Jones
Lexy Johnson

U11 Tuesday
Vanessa Webber
Esther Strudwick

Under 12
Keith Mortis
Charlene Lyons

Under 14
Alison Young
Ruth Glennan
Sarah Gould (product supply)

Under 14 Wednesday
Sarah Samuel

Under 16
Kathryn Bedford
Abi Bentley

Seniors
Lisa Gorton
Sarah Lockett

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticne

​Well it wasn’t without a few problems but we are back training. It was great to see so many smiling faces. 

TRAINING
Training sessions are all up and running now. Some times will change depending on the current Covid situation. Hopefully more venues will open and normal training times will resume. 

VENUES
Many teams and leagues are struggling to find places to set up their netball provision. We are extremely fortunate not only to have all our teams training but to have secured indoor facilities. Please continue to respect the rules in place to keep yourselves safe and respect the venue protocols. 

FEES
Leeds Athletic fees are now overdue, please ensure you have paid them directly into our bank account -

• NatWest
• Sort Code - 54-21-60
• Account number - 31872190

All deposits need the athletes name or a dedicated reference. 

​Hello new members and welcome back all athletes and supporters to Leeds Athletic Netball Club. 
 
TRIALS
Our trials season is coming to an end, just the late trialists to be seen and round it all off. The selectors were impressed with the talented athletes at trials and are looking forward to challenges the new season will bring. Hopefully on court and not at the sanitising station. 
 
TRAINING
Currently our training venues are adapting to new legislation and are not fully operational. So training may change week to week inside, outside, time and venue, although every attempt will be made to stick to the same day. Training times for September will be announced at the weekend. 
Please check with your team admin if you are unsure of training information.  As soon as permanent training venues, times and coaches are confirmed, notifications will be made by e-mail and the google calendar will be populated with as much information as we have available to us. 

Well it’s been so long since there was any LANC news to report, but here goes!

TRAINING 5:1
From 22nd June the intention is to resume some form of training the coaches are working hard to find suitable safe venues. 5 players to 1 coach in various venues, grouping will be difficult so please bear with us selection may be based on your location  or court position.  Your coach will send an e mail informing you about each session as the time and venues may vary week to week.  Let the coach know immediately if you cannot attend 
Please see the attached Covid 19 policies for players, parents and coaches, plus guidelines on hand washing. Everyone has a responsibility to read these and abide by the guidelines to ensure sport can continue to be delivered. 
Main pointers

• Athletes need their own sanitised netball. 
• Good hand hygiene must be observed. 
• Phones should only be used during or after netball practise after using sanitiser. 
• Stay 2m from others. 
• Use any one way system correctly. 

DISNEY
Sadly the Disney trip was cancelled however Sport Experience have eventually returned our money. Parents should be contacting Mark Boocock to obtain their refund. Many thanks to Fiona Bertenshaw, Catriona Astbury, Carmel Bell and Alison Young for their help with this painful process. 

NATIONALS
England netball are still intending to run the National clubs competition U14 on 29th and 30th August In Newcastle and U16 on 22nd and 23rd August in Redbridge. For us to be in contention for this competition athletes need to be maintaining fitness, attend all 5:1 sessions available to them and moving forward attend squad training in July and August once Government guidelines allow. 

The Regional qualification round was not complete on lockdown with only 5/9 matches completed. There are arrangements in place to determine which teams qualify for National Finals.   

If full netball training resumes before 19th June the matches will be  completed over a three week period 11-25th July. 
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If full training is resumed after 19th June but before 29th June then a tournament will be held on 18th and 19th July to determine first and second placing. 

If the tournament can’t go ahead because training does not return until after 29th June the placings will be decided on average league points for the unplaced matches. At present both our teams are well placed to qualify. 

Please U14 and U16 athletes ensure that you are available for those essential competition dates. 

FUND RAISING
Well done to Sarah Gould one of our fund raisers who raised £280 from her Waitrose green token bid. Thank you Sarah. 

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

Best wishes to all our club members and your loved ones, we hope you are looking after one another and staying safe. Thank you to anyone who is a key worker helping our community to fight this pandemic. 

TRIALS
Sadly our trials will have to be postponed until September, dependent on advise from the Government, England Netball and local advisory groups. 
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Information about new dates will be sent out by e mail, posted on the Facebook page and the details and application forms will be on our website. 

AWARDS
Unfortunately the awards night has been cancelled, although it is hoped that there will be some celebration of the 2019/20 season in some form or another in the future if this is possible. 

Having said that the coaches are still keen to recognise the players of the season, most improved players of the season and coaches special awards for each team. 

The coaches are busy selecting the athletes and the trophies are being ordered. Look out on Facebook to find out who has been awarded a trophy. 

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC